Monday brought word that the fate of this weekend's annual Sunset Junction Street Festival was in jeopardy, as L.A.'s Board of Public Works insisted upon a permit-fees payment of at least $142,000 by today, on a bill that rises to more than $400,000 for costs assessed over the past two years.

LA Now reports that organizers were only able to secure $100,000 from Live Nation to help cover costs, which Board president Andrea Alarcon deemed too little: “This is not an indication to me … that any funds will be available for issuance of a check to support the special events permit. I do see a deposit of $100,000, but that doesn't mean a whole lot.”

“Fail me once, shame on you. Fail me twice, shame on me,” Alarcon said. “This organization has failed this city time and time again.” Presumably refunds will be available at point of purchase ... though a statement from Sunset Junction's producers this afternoon taking issue with how these permit fees have been assessed suggests they haven't given up all hope yet.

Meanwhile, there are a few more additions to the new-show roster worth mentioning ...